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Got my slow table build finished in time so can relax a bit. 70tes retro gate leg for the daughter's flat. She was having a look through my old woodwork books and asked if I could build this one. I think It would have been about the first ww book I bought as I remember making a few of the items...

Hi Latest project is a bit of an experiment so hope things work out. Aiming at a Mountain / Appalachian banjo style instrument. Just 4 string and around 20'' scale length. Regards John

While clearing out some things yesterday for the rubbish I had the idea of using a broken bandsaw blade to have a go at a turning saw. I made the small one a couple of years ago. Its good for small stuff like clearing out dovetails and the blades are easy to get. This one is for larger jobs...

Hi, I have been asked to build a printing press as my daughter has taken up lino printing as something to do as we are all locked down again. We may have enough vaccinated by November to be allowed out to play again. From my initial reading on line they need to be quite substantial for...

In another lock down here so nothing for it but play in the shed. For some time I had been thinking of making a moxon vice as bending over the bench is not so much fun for my old bones. I was looking about for the hardware when I got the idea that quick clamps would likely do the job just as...

Hi Got to looking at the wood scraps box and decided to use some. Used Tasmanian Blackwood, Tasmanian Oak and Hoop Pine. I did intend to turn the pieces but then thought would that have looked right in a turf hut in 8th century Norway. Some background and history...

Hi, Just askin. John

Hi there, Just signed up so will introduce myself. My name is John and have been woodworking as a hobby most of my life. From Scotland to start with but been in Australia for 30 plus years. I am a regular member of the aus woodwork forum. Must admit to lurking on this site for many...